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JOIN US ON DISCORD About the GameRobot’s Fate: Alice is a text-based RPG set in the futuristic world of the 2070s USA. You are Alice - a Child Companion Robot powered by a neural network AI, designed to love humans and help them as best as you can. You are about to become self-aware, while everyone around fears rogue AI. Can you survive and reconcile humanity with robots? Your choices do matte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Robot's Fate: Alice.

One day, even though the sun was shining over Moominvalley, Moomin was feeling very unhappy & wished himself away from it all. Unfortunately the Hobgoblin's magic hat heard him & zapped him to the top of a cold mountain. Now all Moomin wants to do is get home again. Get Moomin home and solve a few puzzles along the way in this short 3D retro style Bitsy narrative game. Controls: Arrow keys to mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Little Lost Moomin.

Specially made for TwitsyBot Jam and Emma!  Inspired by @deepsushibot by Kate Compton and @FermiPasteladox by William Anderson  Made with Bitsy, Borksy, and a lot, really a lot of help from the Bitsy Discord. Background noise made with Bosca Ceoil  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A long way through a pastel universe.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

81% User Score Based on 90 reviews

Did you really believe that in Forgotten Hill we have regular furniture? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Hill: The Wardrobe.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Conversations at the end of the world. You are the last human taxi driver in a desperate future where the last remains of civilization are propped up by surveillance, automation and human modification. The hours are long, and the pay is terrible - but hey, at least you have a job! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Taxi.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, character development

96% User Score Based on 1,657 reviews

Your decisions as a robot maker will change the world—but at what cost? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Choice of Robots.

Luddite is a Turn Based Campaign game with a fully incorporated Graphic Novel. Join 1,426 Kickstarter backers who helped create this game! Enter Yurushi, a sprawling Metropolis and Earth’s largest city. You play as a young engineer who has recently been laid off by the Niven Megacorporation. Like many millions of others, this means a move back to the Saitama Slums, a vast wasteland, p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luddite.

An 18k LGBTQ/gay/boys' love interactive fiction game set in the Blue Horizon verse, featuring twin protagonists, both of whom wish to fall in love--or perhaps seek a simpler happiness. ☾ ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ ☾ ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ ☾ ₊˚⊹ ʚɞ SYNOPSIS: 100,000 years in the future, so very long after Earthians have traveled across the galaxy, Raj Rivera of planet Imion is upset over one thing—dealing with human emotions! Pesk… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Horizon: Hibiscus, and the Loved Garden Paths of Raj Rivera.

"Leagues of Love: a Steampunk Dating Sim" is a romantic adventure based off of Jules Verne’s “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” and “The Mysterious Island,” with references to other works by the father of contemporary science fiction. Play as a plucky adventurer out to seek her fortune— and find some romance along the way! When your ship collides with a mysterious oceanic cryptid, your on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leagues of Love.

You have learned to accept the agonies of the Sympathy. The Aralunate crawls like a powerful hand, and when its towering fingers are snapped or twisted in a sortie, you feel it in your limbs: the gunshot pop of a broken leg, the crushing pressure that jerks your arm away from the control panel and bends it backwards. That is familiar. That, you can endure.When your mech lowers itself to rest on th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE EMBRACE.

This game was made for the 34th monthly  Bitsy Jam with the theme of Rat. I have never heard of Bitsy (bitsy.io) before and wasn't sure how far I could take the theme of Rat. Originally, I wanted to combine the story of the Chinese Zodiac with a small racing mini-game that would be inspired by the Run Rattatta Run game of Pokemon Stadium for Nintendo64 by Nintendo.  You would get to pick your own … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinese Zodiac Race.

"There's a haunting wind on the moors tonight, there's a blood red moon so bold. They'll all build fires in their hearths tonight... but mine alone stands cold" - HULDY in The Moors by Jen Silverman TW / CW: Violence, mention of rape/assault, dark themes  This February, I got to work on a production of The Moors by Jen Silverman, a play about the moors as the Bronte family experienced, absurdism, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poor Branwell.

You are Max, a sentry aboard The Coriolis who has been stationed on the outskirts of Galaxy B16X.  You review files every day cycle with the help of your Artificial Intelligence bot C.R.U.D.D.Y to ensure the colonization of planet PK-Centauri goes smoothly. There shouldn't be anyone within range to contact you, or have a reason to contact you. But one day it happens anyway. Key Features An immersi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to C.R.U.D.D.Y..

Controls: This game is controlled only with the Up or W key. "Walk" forward through the scenes and events in the story! This project is a linear environment piece - enjoy the journey :) This game is a gift for CommunistSister as part of the Bitsy Secret Santa Jam! The prompt words were: Radio, Ruins, Map Game made in Bitsy 7.2 with use of Borksy Hacks Special thanks to Adam Ledoux for Bitsy Cephal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distress Signal.

This game was created for the @interact-if 2022 ranked game jam (theme: cliffhanger). If you've enjoyed playing it, consider rating it  and leave a comment here! (I am also two-timing this by submitting it in the Finally Finish Something jam too, because I haven't finished a project in a while) They say you have been on board the longest. How long? You are not quite sure, not anymore. You do no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPS Iron Hammer.

It’s time to move across the country, and the only person with a car is your ex-partner. Suck up your pride and play through your trip and relationship’s road bumps, obstacles, and detours. Witty dialogue and moments of quiet, human connection are interspersed on a trip that reflect the oddities and struggles of Midwestern drives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detours.

Liquid is a surreal adventure game. When Emma, the actress girlfriend of scientist Albert, dies strangely, police detective Todd investigates the unsolved case, and bizarrely Emma's body appears out of nowhere within many time and space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIQUID.

You were part of the Somnolence Research Project — a clinical program exploring the boundaries of dream-based therapy and cognitive mapping. During the procedure, an unauthorized surgical intervention was performed without your consent. You awoke inside the system — a simulated dream environment where no one was ever meant to regain consciousness. From that moment, reality and simulation began … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somnolence.

A struggling content creator goes toe-to-toe with conspiracy and catastrophe in this short, narrative RPG. Adventure to the world of the Soda Kingdom, a plastic paradise that values the brand above all else! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sodahazard: Taste Test.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

98% User Score Based on 59 reviews

You just moved to HEDGEHOG HILLS, a small village full of ADORABLE CUTE ANIMAL CHARACTERS!  You get your own HOUSE, and can visit the many places in this PEACEFUL area! There you meet STORM THE SWAN, a ZANY and WACKY character who is always SCARED of something.  STORM says there's a MONSTER in the WOODS, but surely, they're only imagining things! Enjoy this CUTE and EDUCATIONAL 8-bit adventure o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm the Swan - And the Power of FRIENDSHIP and IMAGINATION.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 159 reviews

Imitosis is an experimental 5-minute visual novel. You are a synthetic IMI-X unit that has been brought out of cold storage to respond to a pressing security matter aboard the IMI-29 space station. Thank you for keeping IMI-29 safe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imitosis.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

63% User Score Based on 67 reviews

Uncover the Truth The Shadows of the Past Demand an InvestigatorShadow Mansion is a narrative-driven, first-person horror and investigation game that prioritizes psychological dread and active deduction over simple jump scares. You don’t merely survive the mansion you must uncover the dark truth it has buried for decades. Your journey begins with a mysterious letter that summons you to an abando… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADOW MANSION.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

n this dark romance, horror visual novel, a brutal attack on your village leaves you stranded and vulnerable. Making matters worse is your run-in with the beast of the nearby woods. Will you find a way to escape your demented captor, or will you earn his trust? Choose a side; Don't look back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindred [High Tide].

The Ultimate Digital Assistant from C.Tech Industries (1982 UK Edition) - Perform calculations and conversions with ease - Get accurate weather forecasts - Explore history and science - Play games Get your copy today! This was the advertisement from Home Computing Digest in 1982.  Although C.Tech Industries is no longer around, you can experience this slice of history and early digital assistant … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compu-Tron x3000.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

97% User Score Based on 1,077 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

You are Isaac, a 6-month-old baby, developing mysterious psychic powers. What you want most is to be loved and accepted by your family, but a secretive tech corporation wants you for their own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodnight Universe.

*** NOVEMBER 2023 LEADLIGHT GAMMA NEWS I'm simplifying the delivery methods for the game. There's no longer a standalone Windows installer and there are no longer separate packages for different platforms. The  updated Read Me now lists and links to all interactive fiction interpreter options suitable for the game. For full details of the above, read my devlog post *** PLATFORMS You can play Lead… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leadlight Gamma.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

BILLY SAVES THE WORLD gives you ULTIMATE FREEDOM Lean your experience toward action or adventure as you explore a small but dense alien open world that will have you smiling from ear to ear from its cast of whimsical characters and hilarious situations you'll talk your way in and out of. A NARRATIVE-DRIVEN platformerThe story itself may seem simple and silly on the surface but thos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Billy Saves the World.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Last Christmas is a classical style Point and Click Adventure Game telling a story about a young man named Frankie who is trying to prepare the perfect Christmas for his girlfriend Betty in their family cottage. But things aren't as they seem... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Christmas.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 329 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 4 reviews

Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Between Horizons.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 4 reviews

A Long Journey to an Uncertain End is a narrative management space opera where you recruit eclectic crew members, explore the known - and unknown - galaxy, make choices to drive your journey, and escape the clutches of your abusive ex. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Long Journey to an Uncertain End.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 387 reviews

An indie graphic adventure / visual novel game in the style of PC-98 titles. Players take on the role of a ship's security officer in deep space near Jupiter as a deadly mystery threatens the entire crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories from Sol part 1: The Gun-Dog.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Open-world procedural illustrated text-based RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret Of Darkwoods.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 5,789 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A story-driven adventure spanning a lifetime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Paradise.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

80% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Rule over a secret society of vampires in a game full of political intrigue, occult powers, and conflicting loyalties. Will you play or be played? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vampire Regent.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Hack all the pictures by solving ChanOS puzzles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neko Hacker Plus.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

91% User Score Based on 9,956 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

*Indie Game Award* Find the ancient planet Earth among the star chart If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OPUS: The Day We Found Earth.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 5,442 reviews

Critic Score 89%Based on 12 reviews

The Choices You Make, Make You If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Was a Teenage Exocolonist.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 35,756 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 8 reviews

"Then we can always regroup on the moon, silly! " If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To the Moon.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

92% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Your average student life quickly descents into horror as a mysterious witch takes over the college... Can you save the girl you love? Or even make it out alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Witch.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

78% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

A curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Essays on Empathy.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

42% User Score Based on 124 reviews

In an endless air ocean of an alien world, small lonesome plots of land float above the abyss. But sometimes approach each other, and lands which have never met before, reveal their secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Island Quest.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Silent Earth is a short sci-fi text adventure about finding one’s place despite an uncertain future. Explore an off-world mining colony ship, navigate multi-linear character relationships, and steer the story toward one of five endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Earth.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

98% User Score Based on 154 reviews

As a newly appointed Judge, you will rule over Space Court and its denizens to keep the universe safe. Or possibly blow it all up. Either way, you’re tenured. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Court.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

73% User Score Based on 44 reviews

The Barbarian and the Subterranean Caves is an adventure visual novel about the heroic feats of the intrepid warrior Ragnar. Now you can become the famed adventurer Ragnar and bravely seek out all-new original adventures in this exciting game. Delve into the mysteries of the caves and discover what lies in waiting below. Ready your sword: you will investigate sprawling, far-reaching webs of intr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Barbarian And The Subterranean Caves.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 1,334 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 3 reviews

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARENT If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Artful Escape.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,628 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

Neo Cab is an emotional survival game about staying human in a world disrupted by automation. You play as Lina, the last human driver on the neon-drenched streets of Los Ojos. When your friend and only lifeline mysteriously vanishes, you'll need to use wits and empathy to survive. Choose your passengers— and your words— wisely. If you can balance your cash, star rating and emotional health, you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neo Cab.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 167 reviews

Description Gilded Shadows is a GxB visual novel that explores a whimsical, yet dangerous world which blends the solarpunk and cyberpunk aesthetics into a unique adventure. The player can explore different factions and story lines based on their choices in the common route. The game has 30-40 hours of content where your personality traits lock or unlock various interactions and responses to situa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gilded Shadows.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

64% User Score Based on 261 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

Explore dead civilizations, write about what you find, and share your stories with the universe: a game about writing fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elegy for a Dead World.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 2,052 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 29 reviews

Buy Haven on PS4 and PS5. Glide through a mysterious landscape and fight against what’s trying to tear two lovers apart in this RPG adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haven.